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Nationwide Effort to Save Consumers Money at the Gas Pump and Cut CO2 Emissions

Automakers today announced EcoDriving(TM), a comprehensive, nationwide effort to save consumers money at the gas pump, reduce fuel use and cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The industry also applauded California and Colorado for being the first states to support this consumer awareness program. The Environmental Defense Fund also participated in the launch of the EcoDriving initiative.

18 Aug 2008

Large-Scale Australia-China Partnership on Clean Energy Technologies

The University of Queensland will lead a large-scale Australia-China partnership on clean energy technologies, targeting clean coal, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, hydrogen production and energy storage.

18 Aug 2008

Following Carbon Emission Trail

Carnegie Mellon University researchers are urging companies to embrace new methods for following the trail of dangerous carbon emissions that are responsible for much of the world's global warming threats.

16 Aug 2008

Scientists Develop High Performance Energy Storage Units for Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrid technology combines the advantages of combustion engines and electric motors. Scientists are developing high-performance energy storage units, a prerequisite for effective hybrid motors

14 Aug 2008

US Car Manufacturers Finally Get The Message With Ford Launching New Ford Fiesta for Global Small Car Era

Ford Motor Company today began production of the all-new Ford Fiesta, the first in a portfolio of global small cars, at the Cologne Stamping and Assembly plant in Germany

14 Aug 2008

Air Products Hydrogen Fuelling Station Used to Fill Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles on National Tour

Air Products new hydrogen fueling station at its Allentown, Pennsylvania headquarters today filled the hydrogen fuel cell vehicles of several automakers making their way across the country as part of a tour designed to demonstrate that hydrogen vehicle and fueling technologies are approaching commercial availability

14 Aug 2008

Summer Road Trip to be Redefined by Hydrogen Fuelled Cars

If you thought the old summer road trip had gotten about as hi-tech as it could thanks to technology like GPS, e-books and DVDs, think again. Hydrogen-fuelled cars are the latest development to redefine our national summer pastime

14 Aug 2008

A2B Electric Bike Offers Urban Freedom for People Who Want to Get Out of Their Cars

Ultra Motor today announced the availability of its new A2BTM electric bike. Developed and manufactured by an international team of expert designers and engineers, the A2B is a state-of-the-art electric bike built specifically for urban transport across the American city landscape.

13 Aug 2008

Agreement Gives Ener1 Sole Ownership of Crucial Assets in Lithium-Ion Battery Race

Ener1, Inc., maker of advanced battery technology designed to power the next generation of hybrid and electric vehicles, strengthened its advantage in the lithium-ion battery race, by acquiring exclusive ownership of EnerDel, including essential manufacturing and intellectual property assets from former joint venture partner Delphi Automotive Systems LLC.

13 Aug 2008

High-Strength Steels to Improve Vehicle Fuel Economy and Lower Emissions

To help vehicle manufacturers in their pursuit to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) offered insight on the benefits of steel in a seminar on world class manufacturing today at the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City.

12 Aug 2008